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Subcommittee approves Tennessee Ag Innovation Education Initiative, 8–0
Summary
House Bill 1536, sponsored by Representative Shaw, would establish a statewide Ag Innovation Education Initiative to prepare future agricultural workers; an amendment changing 'shall' to 'may' was adopted and the measure passed the subcommittee 8–0 and advances to the full committee.
Representative Shaw presented House Bill 1536, the Tennessee Ag Innovation Education Initiative, telling the subcommittee the program would expand agricultural education and workforce connections statewide to prepare the next generation of agricultural workers and to forge public–private partnerships.
Members moved and passed an amendment that changed the operative language from "shall" to "may" at the department’s request to broaden participation opportunities. The clerk recorded 8 ayes and 0 nays; HB1536 as amended will move on to the full committee.
Representative Shaw framed the program as a response to changing agricultural practices and workforce needs and asked for a favorable report. The amendment's drafting code (12756) was noted during floor discussion. With unanimous committee support, the bill advances to the next stage of the legislative process.
